Dollar General $8.5M settlement: Last day to file a claim
U.S. consumers have until April 13 to file a claim in a class action settlement with Dollar General over allegations that the retailer charged higher prices at checkout than what was advertised on store shelves.
U.S. consumers have until April 13 to file a claim in a class action settlement with Dollar General over allegations that the retailer charged higher prices at checkout than what was advertised on store shelves.
McDonald’s adding energy drinks, craft sodas to US menus, reports say
New drinks could roll out to McDonald’s as early as next month. Here’s what to know.
New drinks could roll out to McDonald’s as early as next month. Here’s what to know.
Illinois data center boom tied to rising utility bills, experts say
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
Ways to save money on gas amid Iran war price hikes
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
Loyalty programs, tracking apps and paying with cash can help save money on gas as prices remain high this spring and summer. Here are some specific tips.
StubHub reaches settlement to refund $10 million to customers over 'deceptive' pricing
StubHub will refund $10 million to consumers and revamp how it displays ticket prices after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of deceptively advertising live-event tickets without fully disclosing mandatory fees upfront.
StubHub will refund $10 million to consumers and revamp how it displays ticket prices after the Federal Trade Commission accused the company of deceptively advertising live-event tickets without fully disclosing mandatory fees upfront.
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2026 streaming price hikes: Netflix, Spotify, YouTube & more [See the List]
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
For millions of people who stream their favorite shows, the price of doing so just keeps getting higher and higher. On Friday, YouTube became the latest major streamer to hike its prices. But the company is by no means the only one that has done so recently.
Consumer sentiment plummets as inflation fears surge
The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.
The Iran war weighed heavily on the minds of consumers last month when they were asked about their expectations for the economy, a new University of Michigan study found.
Hyundai recalls nearly 300K vehicles over seat belt defect
Nearly 300,000 Hyundai vehicles have been recalled over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Nearly 300,000 Hyundai vehicles have been recalled over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals
April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.
April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.
Bissell steamers recalled in response to dozens of 'serious' burn injuries
Bissell recalled 1.7 million Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners with attachments sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers between October 2024 and March 2026.
Bissell recalled 1.7 million Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam Shot Omni Steam Cleaners with attachments sold at Target, Walmart, Amazon, and other retailers between October 2024 and March 2026.
Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.
Popular Costco bakery item recalled for 'life-threatening' allergen risk
Costco is issuing a recall of a popular bakery product sold at stores in several states. Here's what to know.
Costco is issuing a recall of a popular bakery product sold at stores in several states. Here's what to know.
Crypto fraud tops FBI's annual crime report as Americans lose billions to scams
The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.
The FBI recently released its annual report on internet crime and found that cryptocurrency-related scams accounted for the most reported losses among all scam categories last year.
Questions grow over Blackstone’s role in NIPSCO rates and lockout
Consumer groups are raising concerns about a private equity firm’s influence on NIPSCO rates and its ongoing worker lockout.
Consumer groups are raising concerns about a private equity firm’s influence on NIPSCO rates and its ongoing worker lockout.
More US airlines raise baggage fees: See the list
America’s biggest airlines have all increased baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices.
America’s biggest airlines have all increased baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices.
Lincoln Park, Lakeview rentals see bids thousands of dollars above asking prices | ChicagoLIVE
High demand is pushing renters to offer significantly more to secure apartments.
High demand is pushing renters to offer significantly more to secure apartments.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Indiana to suspend gas tax for one month as prices surge
Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.
Indiana is hitting pause on its gas tax as prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Here's what to know.
NFL under investigation by the Justice Department over anticompetitive practices with consumers
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the National Football League into whether its involved in anticompetitive practices that impact consumers.
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the National Football League into whether its involved in anticompetitive practices that impact consumers.
Johnson's new staff picks, gas prices on the rise | The Chicago Report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new staff picks. And, gas prices are on the uptick. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new staff picks. And, gas prices are on the uptick. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."